For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,065 students in Harleysville, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 110 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Harleysville, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harleysville, PA are Salford Hills Elementary School, General Nash Elementary School and Oak Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harleysville, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Harleysville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Harleysville, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2721 Barndt Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(610) 287-9197
Harleysville, PA 19438
(610) 287-9197
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
General Nash Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1560 Liberty Bell Dr
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 368-2407
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 368-2407
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 Moyer Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-6633
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-6633
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Indian Valley Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Maple Ave
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-8896
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-8896
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Harleysville, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 Maple Ave
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-9121
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-9121
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harleysville, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Harleysville, PA include Salford Hills Elementary School, General Nash Elementary School and Oak Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harleysville?
4 public schools are located in Harleysville.
What percentage of students in Harleysville go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Harleysville are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harleysville?
Harleysville public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Harleysville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harleysville include: Oak Ridge Elementary School vs. Salford Hills Elementary School, Salford Hills Elementary School vs. Oak Ridge Elementary School
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